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Jeannette Lofas

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Founder of the Stepfamily Foundation

Sally Bjornsen

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Creator of the Sassy Stepmother web site and author of The Single Girl's Guide to Marrying a Man, His Kids, and His Ex-Wife

Dr. Carl Pickhardt

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Psychologist and author of Keys to Successful Stepfathering
Everyday Change

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Wake, eat, work, sleep, repeat. If this sounds too familiar, it's time to change up your routines. Your mind could use the stimulation!
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